Overland Stage Route to Fort La Clede

Total Miles
7.7

Elevation

2,140.77 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Trail Overview

This is a scenic desert drive between County Road 19 and Fort La Clede. The remains of the La Clede Stage Station are about a mile before the Fort. The Station and Fort were located along the Overland Trail; a stagecoach route operated in the mid-1800s. Ruins include a few remaining stone walls and rubble. Concrete posts marked with "Overland Stage" are periodically located near the vehicle trail marking the path of the historic Overland Trail route.

Photos of Overland Stage Route to Fort La Clede

Overland Stage Route to Fort La Clede
Overland Stage Route to Fort La Clede

Difficulty

This is a flat, well-graded gravel and dirt track road with room for two-way traffic.

Technical Rating

1

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Access Description

Take County Road 19 from I-80 to the start of the trail. County Road 19 is a well-graded wide road mainly used for commercial mineral extraction vehicles.

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